Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · May 2014
Multicenter Study Observational StudyEffects of time of hospital admission on outcomes after severe traumatic brain injury in Austria.
The goal of this study was to compare outcomes of patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) who had been admitted either during workdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. ("regular service") or during any other time ("on-call service"). ⋯ In Austria, the time of hospital admission has no influence on outcomes after severe TBI.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · May 2014
Case ReportsDiffuse nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the small bowel associated with common variable immunodeficiency and giardiasis: a rare case report.
Diffuse nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (DNLH) of the intestine is an extremely rare lymphoproliferative disorder of uncertain etiology. Typically, numerous polypoid nodules composed of hyperplastic benign lymphoid tissue are present in the small and/or large intestinal mucosa. DNLH has been observed in association with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). ⋯ CVID was suspected, and the diagnosis was established by demonstrating a significant reduction in the serum gamma-globulin levels. DNLH is a rare benign condition with regards to diagnosis and treatment of unknown etiology. In patients with DNLH, screening for the immune deficiencies is being important in addition to histopathological examinations.
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · May 2014
Clinical TrialAssessment of endothelial cell density and corneal thickness in corneal grafts an average of 5 years after penetrating keratoplasty.
Corneal transparency is a useful indicator for corneal function. Our aim was to investigate central corneal endothelial cells and corneal thickness in transplanted corneas at an average of 5.4 years after penetrating keratoplasty ⋯ Our study concluded that ECD showed a higher rate of decrease after penetrating keratoplasty with no relation to pre-operative diagnosis.